Physical description:
xi, 275 pages illustrations 21 cm.;
Bibliographic notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.;
Edition:
2nd edition.;
Author(s): HINDMOOR, Andrew.;
Taylor, Brad;
ISBN:
9781137427410 (pbk.;
Subjects: Political science.;
Rational choice theory.;
POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory.bisacsh;
Formatted contents notes:
Machine generated contents note: -- 1. Introduction -- 2. James M. Buchanan and Constitutional Political Economy -- 3. Anthony Downs and the Spatial Theory of Party Competition -- 4. William Riker and the Theory of Coalitions -- 5. Kenneth Arrow and Social Choice Theory -- 6. Mancur Olson and the Logic of Collective Action -- 7. Gordon Tullock, Rent Seeking, and Government Failure -- 8. Anthony Downs (again) and the Economics of Information and Voter Choice -- 9. Rational Choice Explanation.;
Summary notes:
"Assuming no prior knowledge, this widely-used and critically-acclaimed text provides a clear introduction to, and uniquely fair-minded assessment of, Rational Choice approaches. The substantially revised, updated and extended new edition includes more substantial coverage of game theory, collective action, 'revisionist' public choice, and the use of rational choice in International Relations" Provided by publisher.;
Call number: 320 HIN;
Type: Book (Bibliographies) Available At: stacks Availability: View details Reviews:
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$axi, 275 pages$billustrations$c21 cm.
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$aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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8 $aMachine generated contents note: -- 1. Introduction -- 2. James M. Buchanan and Constitutional Political Economy -- 3. Anthony Downs and the Spatial Theory of Party Competition -- 4. William Riker and the Theory of Coalitions -- 5. Kenneth Arrow and Social Choice Theory -- 6. Mancur Olson and the Logic of Collective Action -- 7. Gordon Tullock, Rent Seeking, and Government Failure -- 8. Anthony Downs (again) and the Economics of Information and Voter Choice -- 9. Rational Choice Explanation.
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$a"Assuming no prior knowledge, this widely-used and critically-acclaimed text provides a clear introduction to, and uniquely fair-minded assessment of, Rational Choice approaches. The substantially revised, updated and extended new edition includes more substantial coverage of game theory, collective action, 'revisionist' public choice, and the use of rational choice in International Relations"$cProvided by publisher.
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